SFP
SUSTAINABILITY FACILITY PROFESSIONAL®
- Meet the Challenges of Sustainable Facility Management
- For all FM and like-minded professionals with an interest in advancing the practice of sustainability throughout the building life cycle
- Gain recognition for your expertise in sustainable FM practices while impacting your organization's triple bottom line.
- Enhance your capability with sustainability FM knowledge and practices
Sustainability training
In a virtual group setting.
IFMA's Sustainability Facility Professional® (SFP®) credential program has NEW, supplemental Learning Labs to take your knowledge to the next level. Weekly instructor-led virtual group discussions of FM scenarios, case studies and more will deepen your understanding of SFP concepts and help you achieve a greater ROI on your training.
Virtual Classes for 2025 - coming soon
$1,500 members / $1,500 nonmembers (Same great price!)
What’s Included
Learn key strategies and tactics such as improving operational efficiencies, energy purchasing and consumption, and also introduces the emerging trends like ESG, circular economy and more.
Download the SFP Study Guide
Get the study guide and plan to earn the SFP with IFMA headquarters successfully.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete the SFP? If you work through one (1) chapter and its corresponding final assessment per week, you can finish the SFP in 14 weeks. On average, completing the entire program takes 46-67 study hours (this doesn’t factor in the optional, virtual SFP Learning Labs).
How long will I have access to the course materials? You will access the full SFP program for 1 year (12 months) from your activation date.
Will I receive printed materials? No. We’re deeply committed to sustainability, so the SFP program is entirely online, combining with other chapters of IFMA. Optional printed materials are available for an additional fee. Email [email protected] to order printed materials.
My building is already LEED Certified; how will this help me? The SFP was designed to help you operate buildings sustainably, whether they're certified or not. Once you certify a facility, you must maintain that certification. Those who hold the SFP credential are an extension of that and can apply their knowledge of sustainable practices to every aspect of their role in the organization. Think of the SFP as an investment in the future protection of your building certification.
What current sustainability concepts and trends are covered in this program? Our SFP program was updated in 2024. The subject matter experts added the following emerging trends and current events into the course content:
- Circular economy
- United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals
- ESG
How is this virtual SFP course delivered? The SFP workshop will be delivered on Zoom. We offer a peer-focused discussion of sustainability concepts and strategies taught in the SFP program. Deep-dive into case studies, sustainable FM scenarios, and more with your peers and move from idea to application - in all sessions from industry experts and IFMA certified instructors from the Denver Chapter.
How can I get my SFP credential after I complete the workshop? To be recognized as an SFP, you’ll submit an application once you've completed all final assessments. When your application is officially approved, as an SFP you’ll receive:
- A confirmation email from IFMA
- A lifetime listing in our credentials registry
- A digital certificate of your achievement and a digital badge for verification of your knowledge.
- Use this to share your credentials with current/potential employers, decorate your LinkedIn profile, include in your email signature and more.
- For more information on accessing your digital badge and certificate, email [email protected].
I already have the SFP. Can I still learn about all the changes by taking this new workshop? We would love for you to bring your knowledge of sustainable facilities up-to-speed with the learning content in the new SFP updates. To be enrolled in the updated SFP, please contact [email protected]. You will only have access to the updated online content, and your access will last for 6 (six) months from the date of activation. The SFP credential does not need to be updated or tested again once you have earned the SFP.
Why earn the SFP? “The SFP program has been very beneficial to my development, providing me with the knowledge and tools to enhance my workplace. It has also shown my leadership benefits by giving confidence and weight to the ideas I bring them.”
learn STRATEGies & ALIGNMENT
SFPs work in many different industries (i.e. healthcare, retail, non-profit, etc.) and manage sustainability for various types of facilities. Learn how to align, implement, review, measure, and communicate sustainable strategies.
MANAGING SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES
Master how to manage sustainable program development ranging from concept to implementation to change management. Identify goals, metrics, and tools to measure program performance.
OPERATING SUSTAINABLE FACILITIES
Implement tools and strategies to improve the sustainability of facility practices including water resources, materials, quality, workplace management, indoor environmental quality, waste management, and site considerations.
This collection of learning modules is designed to help you increase efficiency, think strategically, and improve your company's performance. Build a sustainable future and career, optimize your facilities, and impact environmental, social, and economic bottom lines.
